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8(a) STARS III Government Contracts & Federal Records

8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active records. Primary activity: contracts (56% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Active Records
432,983
Total Value
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Avg Award
$20,299,416
Record Types
5
2,647,543 records tracked

8(a) STARS III Jobs

2,647,543 records
2,647,543 active 8(a) STARS III
Showing 2,647,543 job listing recordsfiltered by vehicle: 8a-stars-iii
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Accounting Officer

Legislative BranchPosted May 6, 2026Due May 19, 2026
NAICS 562910District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Posted today

Recently postedLegislative Branch + NAICS
Job ListingActiveStrong MatchNEW

Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 14, 2026
NAICS 621111ArkansasUSAJobs.gov
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Posted today

Recently postedDepartment of + NAICS
Job ListingActiveTop PickNEW

Equal Employment Manager

Department of Veterans AffairsPosted May 6, 2026Closing soon
NAICS 621111North CarolinaUSAJobs.gov
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Closes in 6 days

Job ListingActiveStrong MatchNEW

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Department of the ArmyPosted May 6, 2026Due September 26, 2026
NAICS 541330NebraskaUSAJobs.gov
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Posted today

Recently postedDepartment of + NAICS
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Human Resources Assistant

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsPosted May 6, 2026Due May 18, 2026
NAICS 562910District of ColumbiaUSAJobs.gov
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Posted today

Recently postedOther Agencies + NAICS
90
Market Opportunity Score
8(a) STARS III
Volume
100
Growth
100
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Excellent opportunity — high volume, growing market, accessible to new entrants.

$507K
Awarded this week
$174K
Accounting Officer
$20,299,416
Avg award — 112.8x the federal average
60.6%
Full and Open Competition set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside5 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

Closing Soon

4 deadlines in next 14 days
6d

Equal Employment Manager

Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 12
8d

Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans AffairsDue May 14
12d

Human Resources Assistant

Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsDue May 18
13d

Accounting Officer

Legislative BranchDue May 19
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New This Week

4 new records
Today

Accounting Officer

Legislative Branch
Today

Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans Affairs
Today

Equal Employment Manager

Department of Veterans Affairs
Today

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Department of the Army
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Market Intelligence — 8(a) STARS III

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in 8(a) STARS III

1.
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2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
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3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

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Competition Index

Concentrated

Top 3 contractors hold 78% of tracked awards.

Active Records

432,983

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$20,299,416

Large awards — expect detailed proposal requirements.

About 8(a) STARS III

8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active records. Primary activity: contracts (56% of records). 10 contractors competing for work here — a competitive market. 60.6% of opportunities carry a Full and Open Competition set-aside. Average award: $20,299,416 — 71x the national average. Expect detailed proposals with past performance requirements.

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Closing SoonNew This WeekTrends34.6KTHE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY4.0KVERIZON WIRELESS3.8KCONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS2.3KPITNEY BOWES INC2.0KGENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA1.8K42.1K17.3K3.2K2.7K

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Market Intelligence — 8(a) STARS III

Active Records
432,983
Total Award Value
Not specified
Average Value
$20,299,416
Record Types
5

Records by Type

Contracts355,738Job Listings61,737Regulations12,765Grants2,727Vulnerabilities16

Top Contractors in 8(a) STARS III

1.
Not specified
2.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
Not specified
3.VERIZON WIRELESS
Not specified
4.CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Not specified
5.PITNEY BOWES INC
Not specified
6.GENUINE PARTS CO. DBA NAPA
Not specified
7.CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2
Not specified
8.DELL
Not specified
9.RICOH USA, INC.
Not specified
10.U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Not specified

Set-Aside Distribution

Full and Open Competition60.6%Small Business Set-Aside24.9%NONE4.6%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.9%Veteran-Owned Small Business2.9%8(a) Business Development1.1%Women-Owned Small Business1.1%HUBZone Small Business0.5%MBE0.2%Small Business Set-Aside0.2%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2026-08
0
2026-09
0
2026-10
1
2026-11
0
2026-12
0
2027-01
0
2027-02
0
2027-03
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2027-07
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of records are available for 8(a) STARS III?
8(a) STARS III has 2,647,543 active records across 38 categories: contracts (1,495,576), contract (1,041,015), research (52,184), job listing (15,195), regulatory (13,020). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for 8(a) STARS III?
Yes — 69,439 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Full and Open Competition (60.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
What is the typical contract value for 8(a) STARS III?
The average award value is $20,299,416. This is a high-value market — expect detailed proposal requirements and longer evaluation cycles.
How do I track new opportunities for 8(a) STARS III?
Create a free Bureauify account to save this search, set up email alerts for new postings, and track deadlines. All data is sourced from SAM.gov, USAspending, FPDS, and Grants.gov and updated hourly.
How often is this data updated?
Bureauify aggregates data from multiple federal sources — SAM.gov, USAspending, FPDS, and Grants.gov — and updates hourly. Active solicitations, awards, grants, and other federal records are refreshed throughout the day.
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Data Methodology

Data Sources

Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 2,647,543 records.

Refresh Frequency

  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
  • FPDS awards: Twice daily
  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

Processing

Records are normalized, deduplicated, and enriched with NAICS descriptions, agency hierarchies, and set-aside classifications. Semantic embeddings enable concept-based search beyond keyword matching.

Disclaimer

Data is sourced from official federal systems and refreshed regularly. Verify critical details on the originating agency website before making business decisions. Last updated: 5/7/2026.

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